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The days of the television may very well be numbered. Statistics show that individuals are spending more and more time in front of their computers, that could soon replace the trusty TV as the nation’s number one type of entertainment.
As the potential of web video has always been apparent, but it not until recently which it has begun to match more traditional visual entertainment when it comes to quality.
And the proven fact that computers offer so much more are making them an increasingly popular way to watch TV shows. As opposed to waiting with bated breath for the next episode of your favorite series, or ruing the loss of an episode missed, you can have all of it on demand at the web.
The mention of watching TV shows and movies on the internet still can still have some connotations of shady practices for example torrenting pirated material and poor quality products. In contrast, that’s changing fast and internet TV is hitting the mainstream.
With fast connection speeds and technologies such as DivX you may watch movies online excellent television and you can do it with a clear conscience.
Television networks have come to recognize the potential of the web as a medium for broadcasting television shows. Networks like NBC, ABC and CBS enable you to stream TV shows if you have missed them on television. They may be often posted on websites about one day after it airs on television.
This really is ideal if you miss an episode as you can go back and watch it any time. In contrast, these streams are quite popular and you may experience bad lag while attempting to stream the show if it aired recently. Shows usually stay online for about every week and also are only available to USA residents.
Another option is Peer to Peer TV (P2PTV). The emergence of web pages such as joost.com has made these a popular option for watching TV online. You will normally have to download a special client to watch these as the technology is similar to torrenting. Unlike torrenting the content is streamed, and not downloaded onto your hard drive so you could experience some lag at peak times.
It is now also possible to stream live television as it happens. Like P2PTV you may need a client to do this and because it is live, shows are not available on demand. These services are specifically popular for live music and sporting events.
The net being what it is, there are many options for watching TV shows and films online. Torrenting clients are hugely popular though the legality and ethics of this practice are questionable, which is a notorious way of infecting your computer with viruses. Many TV shows will also be available to stream from ‘unofficial’ sources, but again this practice is questionable.
